Best of 2008

As I looked back on 2008 and my blog posts I realized we had a lot of great food in 2008! I tried my best to narrow the list of favorites down, it certainly wasn't easy. There are many recipes in this blog that could easily appear on this list as well! I'm looking forward to many wonderful things in 2009 and creating more delicious food for my friends and family! Happy New Year. Hope yours is happy, healthy and prosperous.

Most Repeated Dish of 2008: Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Lemon and Asparagus

Best of Entertaining 2008:
New Years 2008 (Prime Rib, Sauteed Carrots, Boursin Potatoes)
Italian Grill
Fall Dinner Party

2008 Favorite Dishes:

Jan 2008:
Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Baked Pasta with Chicken Sausage

February 2008
Hash Brown Quiche, Ultimate Coffee Cake and
Grapefruit Ginger Spritzers

March 2008
Semolina Bread
Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage
Rosemary Citrus Scones

April 2008:
Italian Style Pot Roast
Beef and Cheese Manicotti
Chicken Andouille Gumbo
Morning Glory Muffins

May 2008
Layered Cornbread Turkey Salad
Banana Coconut Ice Cream
Herb Baked Eggs

June 2008
Dark Double Chocolate Cookies
Parmesan Chicken
Pasta with Pesto and Peas

July 2008
Slow Cooked Tex Mex Chicken and Beans
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Lemon Chicken with Croutons
Baked French Toast
Bubby's Meatloaf with Red Pepper Sauce

August 2008
Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Olives
Turkey Burgers
Panzanella
Penne with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Penne with Turkey Meatballs
Pesto Cheese Blossom

September 2008
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Root Beer Pulled Pork
Apple Turnovers

October 2008
Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina
Chicken with Cranberry Sauce

November 2008
Chunky Chai Applesauce
Slow Cooked Cajun Red Beans with Andouille Sausage

December 2008
Coq au Vin
Baked Artichoke Squares
Holiday Citrus Punch

Best Desserts of 2008:

Raspberry Creme Brulee

Beatty's Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

French Coconut Pie

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Pumpkin Granola Grabbers